Name: No-Churn Tiramisu Ice Cream Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 & 2/3 cups heavy whipping cream (cold); 6 ounces mascarpone cheese (softened to room temperature); 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste); 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting); 1/3 cup fresh espresso (cooled, or instant coffee dissolved in water); 8 ladyfingers (broken into pieces)

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Introduction

This no-churn tiramisu ice cream brings the classic Italian dessert into a creamy, frozen treat that’s easy to make at home. With layers of mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and cocoa powder, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying on a warm day.

A glass dessert cup filled with several scoops of creamy white ice cream mixed with brown cake pieces, giving a marbled effect of smooth and crumbly textures. The brown cake bits are unevenly spread, some softly coated by the ice cream, creating a layered look inside the transparent cup. A gold spoon is gently scooping from the side, held by a woman's hand, slightly breaking the soft mixture. The background shows a soft brown tone with the cup resting on a surface with a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ⅔ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
6 ounces mascarpone cheese (softened to room temperature)

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste)

3 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting)
⅓ cup fresh espresso (cooled, or instant coffee dissolved in water)

8 ladyfingers (broken into pieces)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment to whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the softened mascarpone cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
Step 4: Pour one-third of the whipped cream mixture into a 9×5 inch loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Top with ladyfinger pieces lightly soaked in espresso, then dust with cocoa powder. Repeat the layers twice more, finishing with the whipped cream mixture and a dusting of cocoa powder. Wrap the container tightly with plastic wrap.
Step 5: Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.

Step 6: Before serving, let the ice cream soften for a few minutes at room temperature. Scoop and enjoy your tiramisu-inspired frozen dessert!

Tips & Variations

Use vanilla bean paste instead of extract for a more intense vanilla flavor.
Swap ladyfingers for sponge cake or biscotti pieces if preferred.

For a boozy twist, lightly brush the ladyfingers with a splash of coffee liqueur before layering.
Dust the final top layer generously with high-quality cocoa powder for the best presentation and flavor.

Storage

Store the tiramisu ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. When ready to serve, allow it to soften at room temperature for about 5 minutes to make scooping easier and enjoy its creamy texture.

How to Serve

Two scoops of creamy tiramisu ice cream sit in a rectangular metal container, on a base covered with a thick layer of cocoa powder. The ice cream is a mix of white cream and light brown coffee-soaked cake crumbs. The texture looks soft and melting at the edges where the scoops meet the cocoa-covered base. In the background, a blurred silver cup and a blue-handled utensil rest on a surface with a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use instant coffee instead of espresso?

Yes, dissolve instant coffee granules in hot water and let it cool before soaking the ladyfingers. This is a convenient substitute that still adds the essential coffee flavor.

Do I need to churn this ice cream?

No, this recipe is designed to be no-churn. The whipped cream creates a light texture, and freezing it without churning works perfectly for this tiramisu-inspired ice cream.